Lazy Oaf - London, United Kingdom

It seems everywhere you turn there's a new t-shirt shop. I don't know how they stay afloat. Founded in 2001, Lazy Oaf, mixes up their bright tees with sweatshirts, bags, pencil cases, and other odds and ends.

From afar you might think it's one of "those" - you know, hearts, reindeer, snowflakes, sometimes...sequins. Far from it, this purple sweatshirt is decorated with skulls, lightning bolts, and little blobs that look like those ghosts from Pacman (Criss Cross, £40).

You don't have to be in grade school to carry a pencil case. Your coworkers are going to be superjealous when you whip a pencil out of this puppy (Hello! Pencil Case, £6.50).

Show the baker how devoted you are with this cavity-inducing coin purse (Cup Cake Coin Purse, £8.50).

I'm not a fan of dressing your dog up in clothes just because it looks cute. But in NYC, the winters are cold, and my dog is shaking the second she gets outside (and she isn't a chihuaha rat). So for the in-between weather, and because it's pretty awesome, treat your dog to this (but only if s/he likes it!) (Mod Snap Shirt, For Dogs, $26).

Still haven't had your fill of Boston Terriers? Wear them on a ring (Mighty Ring, $7.50).

But if you're not into wearing Fido (or in this case, Mighty) on all your clothing, All Mighty also offers pup-free pieces (Diamond Dog, $72).

Thursday, July 13, 2006

Lindsay Designs - Chico, California

Lindsay Designs is your one-stop shop for all your cat and dog walking needs. She's got collars and leashes for dogs of all sizes: big, mid-sized, and toy, in nearly every pattern and color combo you can think of.

If you prefer walking your dog with a harness (which apparently are better than collars for smaller dogs, I agree), or just want to use a collar for hanging ID tags, check out one of the harnesses like this one for toy-sized dogs in Powder Argyle ($31).

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Monica Burnett Hats - Orange County, California

It might seem a little strange posting a winter hat store in the summer, but I am such a big fan of Monica Burnett Hats, I couldn't help it! I tried one on once and wish that I hadn't debated buying it, because while I sat thinking, someone else snatched it up. Luckily for me (and you), there are tons more to choose from on the website.

Summer designs that won't make you feel ridiculous wearing them on those occasional cool nights. Jigsaw ($32) and Minty Sprigs ($35).

Snatch this one up and save it for fall. Pink Gnome ($38).

I only wear hats with earflaps and tassels, so I always have my eye out for just the right one. It's called Rainbow Sprinkles ($40).

Monday, June 05, 2006

Felt Cafe -Seattle, Washington

I love the custom-made goodies over at Felt Cafe. They've got iPod cozies, wristwarmers, scarves, placemats and more, in any color combination you can think of (and they're open to suggestions). And it all comes from wool which is then wetfelted to create the "dense, soft, warm and waterproof" material, which is then turned into any one of the products in the shop.

I'm partial to the iPod cozies myself, because after dropping all the cash to buy one, you can bet that I will make sure it looks as brand new as the day that I bought it. Forever.

You can design the made-to-order felt scarves yourself

You've got your cell phone to tell you the time. Slap on one of these wristbands to replace your watch.